Dutch Wonderland
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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
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| Website | http://www.dutchwonderland.com/ |
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| Owner | Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company |
| Opened | 1963 |
| Area | 48 |
| Rides | 32 total
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| Slogan | "A Kingdom for Kids" |
Dutch Wonderland is a 48-acre amusement park just east of Lancaster, Pennsylvania appealing primarily to families with small children. The park's theme is a "Kingdom for Kids." The entrance to the park has a real stone castle façade, which was was built by Earl Clark, a potato farmer, before he opened the park in 1963.
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The Clark family sold Dutch Wonderland in 2001 to Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company, which also operates Hersheypark in nearby Hershey, Pennsylvania. They also operate WONDERLAND Mini-Golf, and OLD MILL STREAM Campground at the same location. The current General Manager of Dutch Wonderland is Rick Stammel.
Today, the park has 32 rides, plus a tropical-themed interactive water play area called Duke's Lagoon. The park also has an extended season, open for "Happy Hauntings" and "Dutch Winter Wonderland" events for Halloween and Christmas.
[edit] Admissions
Regular one day admissions prices for the 2007 season are based on age:
- "Royalty" (ages 3-59) $28.95
- "Senior Royalty" (ages 60-69) $23.95
- "Senior Royalty Plus" (ages 70+) $16.95
- "Royalty-in-Training" (ages 2 and under) Free
Reduced rate admission price for children aged 3-6 has been eliminated but the "Royalty" admission was reduced by $1.00.
The Wonderpass includes one round of WONDERLAND Mini-Golf as well:
- "Royalty" (ages 3-59) $30.95
- "Senior Royalty" (ages 60-69) $26.95
Special deals, including multi-day passes, flexpasses, and package deals with other attractions such as Hersheypark or Strasburg Railroad are available. [1]
[edit] Hours
Summer days:
Most days: 10-8:30
Late Spring and Early Fall days:
Weekdays: 10-6 is super!Late Fall days:
Most Weekends: 10-6
[edit] Attractions
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Dutch Wonderland has more than 30 rides (including two rollercoasters), a water park (Duke's Lagoon), shows, games, and many places to eat. The park also features costumed characters Duke (a purple dragon), Princess Brooke, and a Knight.
[edit] Current roller coasters
Dutch Wonderland has two operating rollercoasters.
| Ride | Opened | Description |
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| Sky Princess | 1992 | A wooden rollercoaster, the first coaster ever built by Custom Coasters International. Uses a single Philadelphia Toboggan Company train with buzz bars. The park's monorail runs through the structure of the ride. |
| Joust | 1998 | A steel "Big Dipper" style rollercoaster, manufactured by Chance Rides. Sits where the Flying Carousel once stood, in front of the Sky Princess. |
[edit] Other Rides
- Astroliner - an older space simulator that was added to the park in 1978, built by Wisdom Manufacturing
- Bumper Cars - a classic Lusse bumper car ride
- Capital BlueCross Monorail - visible from outside the park
- Dragon's Lair - a one-of-a-kind boat ride, visible from outside the park
- Dukes Dozers- a kiddie ride where children ride in bulldozers, moved from Hersheypark where it was called Earthmovers
- Dutch Wonder House - a rare "haunted swing" ride
- Double Splash Flume - a log flume with characters and a mist tunnel
- Flying Turtles - in a new location for 2006, self-propelled scooters race around a track that includes a maze and a cave. This ride replaced the miniature train display which had replaced the indoor miniature circus display.
- Lady Gay Riverboat - a short cruise around a man-made island
- Sky Ride - the last station-to-station sky rides in the state[citation needed]
- VR Voyager - a newer-style motion simulator
- Wonder Whip - a kiddie whip ride moved from Hersheypark, formerly called Wells Cargo
[edit] Removed Rides
- Old 99- a train ride that went around a track by itself (1974-2002)
[edit] Shows
- The Danger Rangers - a new show based on the syndicated PBS animated series of the same name. The Danger Rangers perform in 5 shows a day and also participate in the daily parade, the Majestic Fanfare.
- Bubba Bear and the Badlands Band - a Sally-produced theater show
- The Adventures of the Frog Prince - a high-dive show
- Storytime Corner- Princess of Dutch Wonderland and the Dutch Wonderland Knight read stories to children
- Dukes Dance Party- Duke The Dragon and his friends dance to songs such as the Chicken Dance, Lombo, Hula and more.
